About this role
Overview
About The First Group Hospitality
The First Group Hospitality is a Dubai-headquartered, full-service hospitality management company specialising in hotel operations, asset management, and F&B strategy. With a team of industry veterans and a proven track record, the company delivers tailored solutions that enhance efficiency, optimise revenue, and maximise asset value for investors and hotel owners. As a trusted third-party hotel management provider, The First Group Hospitality partners with leading global brands to drive operational excellence and long-term profitability, thanks to expertise spanning property performance optimisation, cost management, and guest experience enhancement. Beyond management, The First Group Hospitality develops and operates a dynamic portfolio of upscale hotels, residences, and award-winning restaurants, creating high-value hospitality assets that stand out in the market.
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Job Description
Job Summary
At The Royal Stables Private Members Club in Abu Dhabi , we are looking for an accomplished and commercially minded Specialty Restaurant Manager to lead a distinctive dining concept and deliver exceptional experiences for our members and guests. The role combines refined service leadership, culinary collaboration, team development, and commercial performance to establish the restaurant as a signature dining destination within the Club.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead all aspects of daily restaurant operations, ensuring exceptional service, product quality, and operational excellence.
- Create personalized dining experiences by building strong member relationships, recognizing preferences, and anticipating individual needs.
- Lead, coach, and develop the restaurant team, fostering a culture of accountability, engagement, and service excellence.
- Collaborate closely with Culinary and Beverage teams to enhance menus, service concepts, and the overall dining experience.
- Drive restaurant performance through revenue optimization, upselling, cost management, productivity, and effective resource planning.
- Monitor member feedback and dining trends, translating insights into meaningful service and operational improvements.
- Manage reservations, table utilization, staffing, inventory, and operational requirements to optimize service flow and performance.
- Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, health and safety, licensing, and established Club standards.
Desired Skill & Expertise
Desired Skills & Competencies
- Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality, Food & Beverage Management, or a related field.
- 5–7 years of progressive restaurant or Food & Beverage experience, including 2–3 years in a managerial capacity , preferably within private members clubs, luxury dining, or premium hospitality environments.
- Strong leadership and team development capabilities with a visible, hands-on management style.
- Strong commercial acumen with experience in revenue growth, cost management, and operational performance.
- Refined member relations and service recovery skills with a highly personalized approach to hospitality.
- Strong understanding of contemporary dining concepts, food and beverage trends, and elevated service standards.
- Confident decision-maker with the ability to lead a dynamic, high-performing restaurant operation.